" If we run into any legionnaires we'll say we're out hiking and show them our forged imperial identity papers." " What is hiking?" Alain asked. " Walking for fun," Mari explained. " I mean, you're walking long distances, but not because you have to. For fun." Alain gazed steadily at her. " Walking long distances, for fun. Are you saying a joke?" Mari shook her head. " I know it sounds like that, but people really do it. "